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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,297.07, 37,925.96 and 16,393.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,297.07, 37,925.96 and 16,393.59 is: 24,577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,297.07 : 37,925.96 = 16,393.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,297.07/37,925.96 = 16,393.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,297.07x = 37,925.96 × 16,393.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,297.07x = 621,742,556.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,742,556.63/25,297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,577.66

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